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Education's newest leaders: WMU launches Michigan's first collegiate FCCLA chapter

College of Education and Human Development

… Education's newest leaders: WMU launches Michigan's first collegiate FCCLA chapter Submitted by Chris … and consumer sciences has arrived on campus as Western Michigan University launches a collegiate chapter of Family, … at WMU makes history as the first collegiate chapter in Michigan. Audrey Overley, state president of Michigan FCCLA, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/fccla-michigan-first-college-chapter-fcs-cte

Strong showing from Western Michigan University in Crain’s Newsmakers of 2025—including top honors

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… Strong showing from Western Michigan University in Crain’s Newsmakers of 2025—including … region.    Crain’s Grand Rapids Business recognized Western Michigan University’s impact in its 2025 Newsmakers of the … So, we’ve been trying to swing for the fence and make the biggest impact we possibly can on as many people as we …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/crains-newsmakers-2025-russ-kavalhuna-doug-lepisto-derrick-mciver

WMU business student honored as a top leader in Michigan

Haworth College of Business

… WMU business student honored as a top leader in Michigan Submitted by Stacey Anderson on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — … resource management major Madison Petroff  from Roseville, Michigan, is many things—a first-generation college student, … and a recognized leader in DECA at WMU . Recently named Michigan Collegiate DECA Member of the Year, this Western …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/collegiate-deca-madison-petroff

Western Michigan University honored with national award for the Urban Teacher Residency Program

College of Education and Human Development

… Western Michigan University honored with national award for the … Residency Program director. KALAMAZOO, Mich. —Western Michigan University’s College of Education and Human … a more inclusive and representative teaching workforce for Michigan schools. WMU is being recognized for the Urban …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/regena-nelson-aacte-urban-teacher-education

Western Michigan University ranked top education employer in Michigan

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… Western Michigan University ranked top education employer in Michigan Submitted by Erin Flynn on Forbes ranked Western … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A top education destination, Western Michigan University is also a great place to work. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/top-ranking-forbes-best-state-employers-2025

Celebrating five decades of English language learning at Western Michigan University

International Student and Scholar Services

… five decades of English language learning at Western Michigan University Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on WMU's … students from all corners of the world have come to Western Michigan University with one goal: to learn English and … expression, ambition and achievement and between Western Michigan University and a much wider world.”   Bieszka …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2025/12/celcis-anniversary

Gun Lake Casino topic of Keystone breakfast talk at WMU

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… Gun Lake Casino topic of Keystone breakfast talk at WMU Submitted by … on Shagonaby KALAMAZOO--The rapid success of Gun Lake Casino will be up for discussion at the next presentation in the Keystone Community Bank Breakfast Series at Western Michigan University. John Shagonaby , a 1997 WMU graduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/62

WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year Submitted by … of Battle Creek Public Schools KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University alumna Dr. Kimberly Carter , M.A.’02 (educational leadership), has been named 2026 Michigan Superintendent of the Year by the Michigan

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/kimberly-carter-michigan-superintendent-state-award-winner-battle-creek

WMU hosts Michigan high school students for programming competition

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… WMU hosts Michigan high school students for programming competition … High School Programming Contest.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s College of Engineering and Applied …   Sebastian Bagley   Hayden Helms   Aidan Liu   D1 Moggers (Ann Arbor Pioneer)   Michael Wu   James Hollingsworth …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/11/high-school-programming-contest

Crypto-mining student business honored with $10,000 award

Haworth College of Business

Crypto-mining student business honored with $10,000 award … Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University student entrepreneur Payton Walker , founder of CryptoShovel, recently won the Brian Patrick Thomas …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72045